Get your Tickets to Florida’s South Beach Wine and Food Festival 2012 Grand Tasting Event. Many of the events have already sold out!

The Whole Foods Grand Tasting Village at 13th Street and Ocean Drive is the heart of the festival. This is where the culinary and lifestyle seminars will be held.

Date: Saturday and Sunday, Feb 25th & 26th, 2012

Time: 11:00am – 6:00pm

Price: $225 for one day

South Beach Florida is a compact area filled with lovely Art Deco architecture; an eclectic artistic and design style that began in Paris in the 1920s. Many of the classic hotels are within walking distance of each other and the festival events. Although the The Whole Foods Grand Tasting Village is the highlight of the festival, many other events will be held throughout South Beach and Miami area.

Visit the Festival website (www.sobefest.com) regarding ticket purchases and the locations of the events.

If you require a taxi during your stay in Miami, below you will find a list of local cab services:

Enjoy Culinary Demonstrations, Book Signings and Food and Wine Tastings!!

Here’s the Updated Schedule from the Festival’s Website:

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“Celebrate the weekend at the Festival’s signature white tents on the beach, the Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village. Remove your sensibilities as you enter an afternoon devoted exclusively to trying bold cuisine paired with excellent wines, and specially-crafted spirits. Take a refreshing stroll through an unending array of sublime tastes and celebrate this year’s achievements in furthering the culinary, wine and spirit world.

Culinary Demonstrations (11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)

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The rock stars of the culinary world come to life on the KitchenAid Culinary Demonstration stages. Catch all of your favorite chefs, authors and culinary personalities in their own 45-minute segments ranging from showing off the latest recipes to pure entertainment spectacles. Afterward, don’t miss the chance to exchange a few personal words with your culinary hero when you purchase a book for signing from on-site book retailer Books & Books.

Book Signing Schedule coordinated by Books & Books

12:15pm MICHAEL SYMON

12:30pm ROCCO DISPIRITO

1:30pm ROBERT IRVINE

1:30pm MASAHARU MORIMOTO

1:45pm MICHAEL CHIARELLO

2:45pm BOBBY DEEN

2:45pm BOBBY FLAY

4:00pm ANTHONY BOURDAIN

4:30pm ANNE BURRELL

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American Express Grand Tasting Tents (1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

Immerse yourself in pleasure as the American Express Grand Tasting invites you to experience unbridled deliciousness. A seemingly never-ending array of wines and spirits from some of the world’s finest producers will offer the perfect accompaniment to the unusual appetizers, signature dishes, and delightful desserts presented by some of South Florida’s greatest restaurants. With generous samples of everything you please, the afternoon provides a unique opportunity to try the widest possible range of flavors representing innovations in wine and spirits making, new culinary trends, and exciting twists on global food traditions. And in between those exciting sips and bites, take a moment to ask questions of the informative pourers and servers, all of whom can provide information to help heighten your appreciation and deepen your knowledge of the latest gastronomic innovations.

Winebow Wine Pavilion

Winebow Presents Wines of the World – Join us for a journey around the world to taste handpicked selections from the world’s finest wineries and spirits producers. Wineries and winemakers from Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Austria, New Zealand, Chile, and Argentina will be on hand to educate and inspire. This exclusive opportunity is brought to you by Winebow: Importers, developers, and distributors of premium wines and spirits for more than 30 years.